The Regional Municipality of Waterloo is hiring a full-time Early Years Analyst
Date of Posting: June 22, 2022
Title: Early Years Analyst Position: R01911
Posting: 2022-1842
Length: Full-Time
Department/Division: Community Services/Children’s Services
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Union: C.U.P.E. Local 1883 Grade: 14
Salary: $73,546.20 - $83,556.20 per annum/$40.41 - $45.91 per hour (effective July 1, 2022)
Location: 99 Regina St. S., Waterloo/235 King St. E., Kitchener/150 Main St., Cambridge
Description of Duties:
Title: Early Years Analyst Position: R01911
Posting: 2022-1842
Length: Full-Time
Department/Division: Community Services/Children’s Services
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Union: C.U.P.E. Local 1883 Grade: 14
Salary: $73,546.20 - $83,556.20 per annum/$40.41 - $45.91 per hour (effective July 1, 2022)
Location: 99 Regina St. S., Waterloo/235 King St. E., Kitchener/150 Main St., Cambridge
Description of Duties:
- Conducts quality and compliance assessments and provides advice, guidance, and direction to early learning and child care operators (ELCC) to support quality program delivery and compliance with service agreements, including quality initiatives program requirements
- Works with programs and educators to develop plans and supports/resources for continuous quality improvements. Identifies trends and gaps in data at a system level and makes recommendations to improve program effectiveness and delivery
- Knowledge of child care and early years principles and practices; methods/approaches that contribute to quality outcomes and continuous quality improvement; program administration; adult education; capacity building; data tracking and analysis; and evaluation, acquired through a 4-year degree in a related field (e.g., Early Childhood Education, Child Development), plus 2 years of directly related experience
- Must be a Registered Early Childhood Educator in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario
- Must obtain and maintain certification in a number of quality assessment tools (post-hire)
- Ability to apply measurement tools consistently and appropriately to support and validate quality practice
- Knowledge of and ability to stay up-to-date with current research and trends related to quality in early learning and child care, and continuous quality improvement practices
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with policies, procedures, guidelines, and legislation (e.g., Child Care and Early Years Act, health and safety)
- Ability to develop plans and recommendations to support quality child care and early learning operations, including connecting operators with community supports
- Analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills to identify gaps in processes/practices and service provider compliance, identify growth opportunities, and recommend solutions and continuous improvements
- Ability to exercise confidentiality, sensitivity, and judgment, including in response to service providers in violation of the Child Care and Early Years Act
- Leadership, human relations, and communication skills to explain and respond to inquiries from providers and community partners regarding the program, policies, legislation/regulations, and service agreement requirements; maintain relationships and provide support and guidance to providers; deliver sensitive information/feedback and recommendations for improvement; facilitate meetings with internal and external supports and stakeholders; make presentations to management and community partners; and participate as an effective team member
- Ability to write clear and concise letters, summaries, reports, resource materials, case notes and communications; and draft policies and protocols for management review. Ability to interpret and understand reports, legislation, guidelines, policies, funding information, and service agreements
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to equal access, equity, and diversity
- Computer skills with ability to use software such as Microsoft Office (including Excel), and Provincial and program databases and systems
- Ability to alter schedule to attend meetings outside normal working hours, and is requested to work evening and weekend hours for same
- Must provide an acceptable criminal and judicial matters police check for entering a range of licensed child care centre-based and home-based care situations, as well as programs in schools
- Ability to travel within and outside Waterloo Region
- Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’ s values
We thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.
The Region of Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At the Region, we respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity. The Region of Waterloo is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Alternate formats of this document are available upon request. Please contact the Service First Contact Centre at phone number 519-575-4400, or TTY number 519-575-4608 to request an alternate format.
Apply directly for this position on the Region of Waterloo's website.
The Region of Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At the Region, we respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity. The Region of Waterloo is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Alternate formats of this document are available upon request. Please contact the Service First Contact Centre at phone number 519-575-4400, or TTY number 519-575-4608 to request an alternate format.
Apply directly for this position on the Region of Waterloo's website.
